Exponential+Functions+2A

John Derry and Charles Williams The value of an exponents is positive. **Sometimes True** The value of an exponent can either be positive or negative. If an exponent is multiplied by a negative power it can be positive or negative. When a number is multiplied by an odd, negative exponent it will become a negative number. For Example: 2^-2 -2x-2=4 2^-3 -2x-2x-2=-8

Aimee Leong

14. The value of an exponent is positive. -Sometimes True An exponent can either be positive or negative. 15. The value of an exponent can be positive or negative. -Sometimes True For example: When an exponent is multiplied by a negative power, the product can be positive or negative. When a number is multiplied by an negative odd exponent the product will be a negative number.

3^-2 -3x-3=6 3^-3 -3x-3x-3=-18

Lenea Harris Exponents

6. The value of an exponent is positive. Always True Sometimes True Never True

Answer: Sometimes True

Examples: 52= 5 x 5 = 25

5-2 = 1/52 = 1/5x5 = 1/25

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11. The value of an exponent can be positive or negative. Always True Sometimes True Never True

Answer: Always True

Examples: 42 = 4 x 4 = 16 ¼-2= 1/4x4= 1/16

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